2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

by Jay A. Block, Michael Betrus

Overview

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers

Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords­­or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function­­and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories­­from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media­­and shows how to use them effectively.

In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find:

• Keywords for hundreds of individual careers
• A complete listing of critical keywords for each career
• Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume
• Sample resumes incorporating keywords

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071406734
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/19/2002
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Jay A. Block is the contributing cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

Michael Betrus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters. Both are Certified Professional Resume Writers.

Michael Bertus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters (McGraw-Hill). Jay A. Block and Michael Betrus are co-authors of bestseller 101 Best Resumes, 101 More Best Resumes and 101 Best Cover Letters.

Table of Contents

	Contributors	vii
	Introduction	xi
Part 1
1	What Is a Keyword?	3
2	Skills Lead to Keywords	7
3	Tips and Techniques	11
Part 2
4	Keywords by Profession	25
	Account Executive	26
	Accounting Manager	27
	Accounts Receivable Supervisor	28
	Actuary	29
	Administrative Assistant	30
	Airline Pilot (Commercial/Private)	31
	Application Developer	32
	Architect	33
	Art Director	34
	Artist	35
	Association Manager	36
	Auditor	37
	Automobile Parts Manager	38
	Bank Branch Managers	39
	Bank Teller	40
	Benefits Coordinator	41
	Bookkeeper	42
	Brand Manager	43
	Building Inspector	44
	Call Center Director	45
	Career Counselor/Coach	46
	Certified Public Accountant	47
	CFO	48
	Change/Reengineering Consultant	49
	Chemist	50
	City Manager	51
	Civil Engineer	52
	Civil Service (Police Officer)	53
	College Graduate (Accounting)	54
	College Graduate (Communications)	55
	College Graduate (Construction)	56
	College Graduate (M.B.A.)	57
	College Graduate (Mechanical Engineer)	58
	College Graduate (Sales)	59
	Commercial or Corporate Pilot	60
	Construction Foreman	61
	Contracts Specialist	62
	Controller	63
	Corporate Attorney	64
	Corporate Recruiter	65
	Cosmetologist	66
	Creative Designer	67
	Cruise Director	68
	Customer Service Representative	69
	Data Warehouse Developer	70
	Dental Assistant	71
	Design Engineer	72
	Director of Manufacturing	73
	Director of Marketing	74
	Director of Operations	75
	Director of Purchasing	76
	Editor	77
	Electrical Engineer	78
	Elementary Teacher	79
	Environmental Engineer	80
	Estimator	81
	Executive Chef	82
	Executive Recruiter, Engineering	83
	Finance Manager, Banking	84
	Financial Analyst	85
	Financial Planner	86
	Flight Attendant	87
	Food/Beverage Manager	88
	Fundraiser	89
	Funeral Director	90
	General Manager--Hospitality	91
	Government Liaison	92
	Graphic Designer	93
	Guidance Counselor	94
	Hair Stylist	95
	Help Desk Administrator	96
	High School Teacher	97
	Human Resources Manager	98
	Image Consultant	99
	Insurance/Claims Adjuster	100
	Insurance Sales	101
	Interior Designer	102
	Inventory Control Manager	103
	Journalist	104
	Lab Technician	105
	Librarian	106
	Limousine Driver	107
	Loan Officer	108
	Loss Prevention Manager	109
	Management	110
	Manufacturer's Representative	111
	Marketing Manager	112
	Media Buyer	113
	Medical Billing Supervisor	114
	National Account Sales	115
	Network Architect	116
	Network Engineer	117
	Nonprofit Program Director	118
	Nurse	119
	Nutritionist	120
	Paralegal/Legal Assistant	121
	PeopleSoft Consultant	122
	Personal Trainer	123
	Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	124
	Pharmaceutical Technician	125
	Pharmacist	126
	Photographer	127
	Physical Therapist	128
	Physician's Assistant	129
	Police Officer (Military Conversion)	130
	Production Manager	131
	Project Manager	132
	Property Manager	133
	Public Relations Director	134
	Quality Engineer	135
	Radio Disc Jockey	136
	Radiologist	137
	Real Estate Broker	138
	Receptionist	139
	Regulatory Affairs Counsel	140
	Restaurant Manager	141
	Retail Sales Manager	142
	Risk Management	143
	Sales/Corporate Trainer	144
	Sales--Entry Level	145
	Sales Support (Coordinator)	146
	Sales Support Engineer	147
	SAP Analyst	148
	School Principal	149
	Senior Business Consultant	150
	Senior VP Sales	151
	Social Services	152
	Social Worker	153
	Software Engineer	154
	Speech Therapist	155
	Sports Agent Attorney	156
	Sports Coach	157
	Surveyor	158
	Switch Engineer	159
	Systems Administrator	160
	Tax Specialist	161
	Telecommunications/E-Solutions	162
	Telemarketing Manager	163
	Transportation/Logistics Specialist	164
	Travel Agent	165
	TV Production Manager	166
	Underwriter	167
	UNIX Manager	168
	Veterinary Assistant	169
	Volunteer Coordinator	170
	Warehouse Manager	171
	Web Designer	172
	Writer/Editor	173
	Index	175